Custom PVC & Polymer Solutions for Durable, Sustainable Packaging

Why Material Selection Should be an Integral Part of the Design Process

Whether you’re manufacturing blister packs, flexible films, food containers, or pharmaceutical packaging, our materials provide the performance characteristics you need.

Modern packaging demands materials that protect products, ensure safety, meet regulatory requirements, and support sustainability initiatives—all while maintaining cost efficiency. The right material choice directly impacts product integrity, consumer safety, and brand reputation. Our AuroraGuard™, AuroraTec™, and AuroraFlex™ product lines deliver the clarity, flexibility, impact resistance, and food-safe properties essential for packaging that protects products, extends shelf life, and meets stringent regulatory standards.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Materials must meet FDA, REACH, and USP Class VI standards for food contact and medical applications
Product Protection & Durability: Packaging must withstand impact, puncture, and handling stress to prevent product damage and waste
Barrier Properties & Shelf Life: Moisture resistance and oxygen barrier protection are essential for maintaining freshness and preventing contamination
Sustainability Requirements: Recyclable, low-VOC, and phthalate-free options help meet environmental standards and corporate sustainability goals

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High-Performance Plastics for Packaging Applications

Food & Beverage Packaging

Food and beverage packaging requires materials that maintain product safety, freshness, and visual appeal.

AuroraGuard™ PC (polycarbonate) compounds comply with FDA, REACH, and NSF standards, offering outstanding impact strength, excellent clarity, and superior dimensional stability for food containers, trays, and beverage packaging.

AuroraGuard™ MABS (clear ABS) outperforms polystyrene, SAN, and PMMA for impact resistance while providing good stress-crack resistance and excellent melt flow characteristics—ideal for clear food packaging that must withstand handling and transportation stress. AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC compounds are available in food-grade formulations with renewable non-phthalate plasticizers for flexible wraps and seals.

Medical & Pharmaceutical Packaging

Medical and pharmaceutical packaging demands the highest levels of purity, sterilization compatibility, and regulatory compliance.

Our materials are designed to meet USP Class VI requirements for biocompatibility and FDA standards for medical device packaging.

AuroraGuard™ PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) provides excellent chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and heat resistance for medical trays, blister packs, and pharmaceutical containers. AuroraGuard™ PC compounds offer the optical clarity and impact resistance needed for IV bag overwraps and medical device packaging that must withstand sterilization processes.

Industrial & Protective Packaging

Industrial and protective packaging must withstand shipping stress, provide security, and protect high-value contents.

AuroraGuard™ ABS combines the strength and rigidity of acrylonitrile and styrene polymers with polybutadiene rubber toughness, delivering impact resistance for protective cases, equipment packaging, and bulk storage containers.

AuroraGuard™ PC/ABS alloys provide the perfect balance of impact strength, heat resistance, and dimensional stability for tamper-evident containers and high-security packaging applications. These compounds are available in recyclable grade series for sustainability initiatives.

Flexible Films & Shrink Wrap

Flexible packaging applications require materials with excellent clarity, conformability, and barrier properties.

AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC compounds are available from 35A to 95A Shore A durometer with specific gravities from 1.15 to 1.65, providing the flexibility and durability needed for shrink wrap, stretch film, and protective coverings.

AuroraFlex™ SBS and SEBS compounds offer multiple TPE/TPR chemistries for high-performance flexible packaging. Available from 10A to 50D durometer hardness, these materials provide excellent recovery properties, clarity options, and are 100% recyclable and RoHS compliant.

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Packaging

Companies face increasing pressure to reduce plastic waste, improve recyclability, and comply with sustainability regulations.

Aurora offers multiple sustainable options for environmentally conscious packaging applications.

AuroraGuard™ PC compounds are available with recyclable PC content. AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC can be formulated with renewable non-phthalate plasticizers. Most TPR formulations are 100% recyclable and RoHS compliant. Our AuroraEcoplast™ line features sustainable polymer solutions designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance.

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Why Make Us Your First Choice in Custom ETP Thermoplastic & Polycarbonate Solutions?

Our extensive offering gives you the foundation for an engineered thermoplastic compound or polymer designed to meet your product needs:

Food-Safe, FDA-Approved & Medical-Grade Compliance

Ensures compliance with FDA food contact safety regulations and NSF standards
Meets USP Class VI requirements for pharmaceutical and medical applications
REACH-compliant materials available for global market access

High-Impact Strength & Tamper Resistance

Protects fragile and high-value products from damage during shipping and handling
Ideal for tamper-proof and high-security packaging applications
Impact-modified grades provide excellent low-temperature toughness

Moisture & Barrier Protection for Extended Shelf Life

Prevents contamination, moisture exposure, and food spoilage
Low moisture absorption maintains dimensional stability and product integrity
Chemical resistance protects against cleaning agents and environmental exposure

Optical Clarity & Aesthetic Appeal

MABS and PC compounds provide excellent optical clarity for product visibility
Available in multiple colors, finishes, and transparency levels
Enhances branding, premium packaging design, and consumer appeal

Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Options

Recyclable PC content and 100% recyclable TPR formulations available
Phthalate-free and low-VOC options meet environmental regulations
Renewable non-phthalate plasticizer options for flexible applications

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What are the best materials for food-safe packaging?

For food-safe packaging, AuroraGuard™ PC compounds comply with FDA, REACH, and NSF standards, offering excellent clarity and impact resistance. AuroraGuard™ MABS provides outstanding optical clarity with superior impact resistance for clear food containers. AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC can be formulated with renewable non-phthalate plasticizers for food-grade flexible wraps and seals. Our technical team can help you select the optimal material based on your specific food contact requirements.

How do tamper-proof polymers improve packaging security?

Tamper-resistant packaging materials like AuroraGuard™ ABS and PC/ABS alloys provide high impact strength that prevents unauthorized access while showing visible evidence of tampering. These materials can be engineered with specific break patterns, seal integrity features, and visual indicators that clearly reveal if packaging has been compromised. The combination of strength and controlled failure points makes them ideal for pharmaceutical, food, and high-value product security.

Are Aurora’s packaging materials sustainable and recyclable?

Yes, Aurora offers multiple sustainable options for packaging applications. AuroraGuard™ PC compounds are available with recyclable PC content. Most AuroraFlex™ TPR formulations are 100% recyclable and RoHS compliant. We offer phthalate-free formulations and renewable plasticizer options. Our AuroraEcoplast™ line features sustainable polymer solutions designed specifically to meet environmental regulations while maintaining the performance characteristics your packaging requires.

What is the difference between recyclable and biodegradable packaging materials?

Recyclable materials can be processed and reformed into new products, reducing waste and conserving resources. Biodegradable materials break down naturally over time through biological processes. Our recyclable polymer options, including PC grades with recyclable content and 100% recyclable TPR formulations, are designed for existing recycling infrastructure while maintaining high performance. The choice between recyclable and biodegradable depends on your sustainability goals, end-of-life disposal infrastructure, and application requirements.

How do different plastic formulations compare for food vs. medical packaging?

Food packaging materials must meet FDA standards for food contact safety, focusing on non-toxicity, barrier properties, and shelf-life extension. Medical packaging requires additional compliance with USP Class VI biocompatibility standards, sterilization compatibility, and often higher levels of chemical resistance. AuroraGuard™ PC compounds meet both FDA and USP requirements for dual-use applications. AuroraGuard™ PBT is particularly suited for medical applications due to its excellent chemical resistance and sterilization compatibility.

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Why Material Selection Should be an Integral Part of the Design Process

Whether you’re manufacturing blister packs, flexible films, food containers, or pharmaceutical packaging, our materials provide the performance characteristics you need.

Contact Us About Your Specific Packaging Application!

High-Performance Plastics for Packaging Applications

Food & Beverage Packaging

Food and beverage packaging requires materials that maintain product safety, freshness, and visual appeal.

Medical & Pharmaceutical Packaging

Medical and pharmaceutical packaging demands the highest levels of purity, sterilization compatibility, and regulatory compliance.

Industrial & Protective Packaging

Industrial and protective packaging must withstand shipping stress, provide security, and protect high-value contents.

Flexible Films & Shrink Wrap

Flexible packaging applications require materials with excellent clarity, conformability, and barrier properties.

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Packaging

Companies face increasing pressure to reduce plastic waste, improve recyclability, and comply with sustainability regulations.

Enter your information below to learn more about our wide range of engineered thermoplastic compounds.

Why Make Us Your First Choice in Custom ETP Thermoplastic & Polycarbonate Solutions?

Our extensive offering gives you the foundation for an engineered thermoplastic compound or polymer designed to meet your product needs:

Food-Safe, FDA-Approved & Medical-Grade Compliance

High-Impact Strength & Tamper Resistance

Moisture & Barrier Protection for Extended Shelf Life

Optical Clarity & Aesthetic Appeal

Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Options

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